Crave-driven recipes and lifestyle inspiration.
Spring is finally here… it’s been cold & rainy but it’s finally here! While thinking of seasonal recipes, I wanted to create a fresh, healthy dish packed with veggies and herbs. Loaded with asparagus, peas, basil & chives, this quinoa salad definitely hit the spot.
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Amid all the chocolate chip cookie eating I’ve done this past week, I’ve also been trying some healthy, detox meals to get back on track & ready for summer. This veggie-packed soup may not look like much but it’s easy to make, absolutely delicious & so good for you.
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My sister often raves about using her slow cooker to make homemade chicken stock. As delicious as it sounds, I never thought making stock from scratch would be worth it – since it’s a cheap grocery store item and I never remember to save chicken bones. As I’ve been cooking with rotisserie chickens quite a bit, I figured it’d be a great time to take advantage of both the bones/carcass and my slow cooker.
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There’s a time and a place for mayonnaise. Typically it’s lunchtime, mixed into a chicken or tuna salad. I decided to do something healthy and unique by creating a chicken salad using avocado as the binder.
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With 2015 in full effect, and a tropical vacation creeping up quickly, I’ve been doing my best to stay away from grains, sugar, and dairy. Following various Paleo recipes found on Pinterest or in cookbooks has allowed me to do this easily (at least, during the week when there’s no temptation for Saturday/Sunday brunch).
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A couple of weekends ago, we celebrated my mom’s birthday with a family brunch at my sister’s house. As this was just a few days after everyone’s New Year resolutions had begun, my sister and I were in search of healthy recipes. She had the eggs and bacon covered, so I decided to bake muffins.
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Cauliflower is extremely trendy these days. Packed with fiber and antioxidants, it’s understandable why people have been replacing starchy potatoes with this delicious alternative. From roasted florets to gluten free pizza crusts, cauliflower has proven itself to be extremely versatile. My favorite way to enjoy this veggie is to mash it, similar to classic mashed potatoes.
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